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July 22, 2011 12:34 PM

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Store closing signs are posted on the exterior of the Borders book store in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, July 22, 2011. Borders Group began liquidation sales at all of its 399 stores as the 40-year-old chain winds down operations. less

Store closing signs are posted on the exterior of the Borders book store in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, July 22, 2011. Borders Group began liquidation sales at all of its 399 stores as the 40-year-old chain winds ... more

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Former Spurs guard Avery Johnson was on hand at Borders to autograph his new book, "Reach Beyond The Break; The Avery Johnson Story, Thursday evening, October 31, 2002.

Former Spurs guard Avery Johnson was on hand at Borders to autograph his new book, "Reach Beyond The Break; The Avery Johnson Story, Thursday evening, October 31, 2002.

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Latina pop singer Thalia makes a special appearance at Borders book store to unveil her first book, Thalia: Belleza! Lessons in Lip-gloss and Happiness, a guide to Latina beauty, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 in New York. less

Latina pop singer Thalia makes a special appearance at Borders book store to unveil her first book, Thalia: Belleza! Lessons in Lip-gloss and Happiness, a guide to Latina beauty, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 in ... more

A woman reads in a Borders book store on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 in New York. Borders Group Inc. is expected to release quarterly earnings on Tuesday, May 29, 2007.

A woman reads in a Borders book store on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 in New York. Borders Group Inc. is expected to release quarterly earnings on Tuesday, May 29, 2007.

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LOS ANGELES - MAY 8: Actress Carmen Electra poses before signing her new book "How To Be Sexy" at Borders Books and Music on May 8, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carmen Electra less

LOS ANGELES - MAY 8: Actress Carmen Electra poses before signing her new book "How To Be Sexy" at Borders Books and Music on May 8, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** ... more

DALLAS - NOVEMBER 09: Former U.S. President George W. Bush talks with fans while signing copies of his new memoir "Decision Points" at Borders Books on November 9, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. Hundreds of people lined up, starting Monday night, for the chance to purchase signed copies of "Decision Points" at the North Dallas bookstore. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George W. Bush less

DALLAS - NOVEMBER 09: Former U.S. President George W. Bush talks with fans while signing copies of his new memoir "Decision Points" at Borders Books on November 9, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. Hundreds of people ... more

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Flint, Mich., resident Michael Melet, left, reads to his granddaughter, 3-year-old Ann Arbor resident Gillian Daly in front of the downtown Borders store on the first day of liquidation in Ann Arbor, Mich., July 22, 2011. Borders Group began liquidation sales at all of its 399 stores as the 40-year-old chain winds down operations. less

Flint, Mich., resident Michael Melet, left, reads to his granddaughter, 3-year-old Ann Arbor resident Gillian Daly in front of the downtown Borders store on the first day of liquidation in Ann Arbor, Mich., ... more

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Nicole Richie promotes "Priceless" at Borders Books & Music, Columbus Circle on September 28, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nicole Richie less

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Nicole Richie promotes "Priceless" at Borders Books & Music, Columbus Circle on September 28, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** ... more

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Employees of the $2.6 billion American bookstore giant, Borders begin their training Monday Feb. 7, 2000 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Borders has chosen this Spanish-speaking U.S. Caribbean island for its first "bilingual" superstore. less

Employees of the $2.6 billion American bookstore giant, Borders begin their training Monday Feb. 7, 2000 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Borders has chosen this Spanish-speaking U.S. Caribbean island for its first ... more

SA LIFE - Scott Mosher listens to a guest speaker during a Mensa meeting Friday, July 19, 2002 at Borders Books and Music. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF

SA LIFE - Scott Mosher listens to a guest speaker during a Mensa meeting Friday, July 19, 2002 at Borders Books and Music. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF

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Former ABC-TVnews anchor Bob Woodruff and his wife, Lee, sign copies of their book "In an Instant" at Borders Books in Birmingham, Mich., Saturday, March 10, 2007. Woodruff, a one-time Michigan resident, was riding in an Iraqi army tank in Taji, Iraq, his head and upper body exposed through the hatch on Jan. 29, 2006, when a roadside bomb tore off part of his skull. less

Former ABC-TVnews anchor Bob Woodruff and his wife, Lee, sign copies of their book "In an Instant" at Borders Books in Birmingham, Mich., Saturday, March 10, 2007. Woodruff, a one-time Michigan resident, was ... more

NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Bob Barker attends his book signing of "Priceless Memories" at Borders Books, Park Avenue on April 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bob Barker less

NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Bob Barker attends his book signing of "Priceless Memories" at Borders Books, Park Avenue on April 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bob ... more

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A metal Borders logo is anchored to the bookstore in Boston, Monday, July 18, 2011. Borders Group filed for bankruptcy Monday, after seeking court approval to liquidate its 399 stores when the company failed to receive any bids that would keep the 40-year-old chain in operation. less

A metal Borders logo is anchored to the bookstore in Boston, Monday, July 18, 2011. Borders Group filed for bankruptcy Monday, after seeking court approval to liquidate its 399 stores when the company failed to ... more

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Employees of the $2.6 billion American bookstore giant, Borders, unload boxes and fill bookshelves at a new store in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Monday Feb. 7, 2000. Borders has chosen this Spanish-speaking U.S. Caribbean island for its first "bilingual" superstore. (AP Photo/Ricrdo Figueroa)
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Employees of the $2.6 billion American bookstore giant, Borders, unload boxes and fill bookshelves at a new store in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Monday Feb. 7, 2000. Borders has chosen this Spanish-speaking U.S. ... more

SA LIFE: Sue Kolias (L) looks at Harry Potter books at the Borders book store in the Forum shopping center on Sunday May 20, 2007 with her grandson John Villafranco,16. The store held a gathering Sunday for fans of the stories in anticipation of publication of the newest Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. JOHN DAVENPORT / STAFF less

SA LIFE: Sue Kolias (L) looks at Harry Potter books at the Borders book store in the Forum shopping center on Sunday May 20, 2007 with her grandson John Villafranco,16. The store held a gathering Sunday for ... more

METRO - Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of Harry Potter fans decend at midnight for the opportunity to buy the newest Harry Potter installment Saturday, June 21, 2003 at Borders Book Store at the Quarry Shopping Center. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF less

METRO - Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of Harry Potter fans decend at midnight for the opportunity to buy the newest Harry Potter installment Saturday, June 21, 2003 at Borders Book Store at the Quarry ... more

METRO - Previous installments of the Harry Potter book series are on display Friday, June 20, 2003 at Borders Book Store in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Center as children gather for the midnight release of the newest book. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF less

METRO - Previous installments of the Harry Potter book series are on display Friday, June 20, 2003 at Borders Book Store in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Center as children gather for the midnight release of the ... more

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Borders Group President and CEO Greg Josefowicz, left, and Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos shake hands after a news conference in New York Wednesday April 11, 2001, announcing that online retailer Amazon.com will take over Borders Group Inc.'s online bookselling operations as part of a new partnership between the two companies. less

Borders Group President and CEO Greg Josefowicz, left, and Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos shake hands after a news conference in New York Wednesday April 11, 2001, announcing that online retailer ... more

Customers leave the Borders bookstore in Boston, Monday, July 18, 2011. Borders Group filed for bankruptcy Monday, after seeking court approval to liquidate its 399 stores when the company failed to receive any bids that would keep the 40-year-old chain in operation. less

Customers leave the Borders bookstore in Boston, Monday, July 18, 2011. Borders Group filed for bankruptcy Monday, after seeking court approval to liquidate its 399 stores when the company failed to receive any ... more